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Brian Leonard

RB

A 2nd-round pick (52nd overall) in the 2007 NFL Draft out of Rutgers, Brian Leonard has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2014 with NO, capping a 8-season NFL career. His 36.8 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the RB average, in the 14th percentile. His ball security stands out most — the 84th percentile at the position. Across 8 NFL seasons, he has totaled 143 catches for 1,008 yards and 1 touchdown.

Size

6'1", 225#

College

Rutgers

Draft

Rd 2, 52nd overall (2007)

Seasons

2007–2014

2013 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
50.7

56th percentile among RBs

16 games · 76 touches

Volume×0.1-0.08
Receiving×0.14-0.53
Total EPA×0.24-0.13
Conversion×0.1+0.40
Ball security×0.06+0.81
Yards/carry×0.12-0.22
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.35

2013 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed50▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst63▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility69▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).

Size74▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Rushing

Rush Efficiency75▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry36▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion77▶

(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.

Receiving

Receiving26▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.

Impact

Ball Security84▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume63▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency47▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2014NO53.81115
2013TB50.71618229179
2012CIN41.3121061167
2011CIN59138522210
2010CIN651161201371
2009CIN54.9148430217
2008LAR44.817
2007LAR36.81530330183

Career profile

Brian Leonard has appeared in 83 regular-season games across 8 NFL seasons on file, playing for 4 teams: LAR (2007–2008), CIN (2009–2012), TB (2013), NO (2014).

He has rushed for 828 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 143 passes for 1,008 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive receiving season was 2009 with CIN: 217 yards and 0 touchdowns in 14 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2007: a 36.8, in the 14th percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2013 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
118
15/g
0
15
1.9/g
83
10/g
0
Away8
64
8/g
0
14
1.8/g
96
12/g
0
In division6
64
11/g
0
16
2.7/g
73
12/g
0
Out of division10
118
12/g
0
13
1.3/g
106
11/g
0
In wins4
102
26/g
0
7
1.8/g
40
10/g
0
In losses12
80
7/g
0
22
1.8/g
139
12/g
0
On grass9
118
13/g
0
17
1.9/g
93
10/g
0
On turf7
64
9/g
0
12
1.7/g
86
12/g
0
Indoors4
44
11/g
0
6
1.5/g
17
4/g
0
Outdoors12
138
12/g
0
23
1.9/g
162
14/g
0

2013 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1NYJ1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD49.1
Week 2NO—44.7
Week 3NE1 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD46.5
Week 4ARI2 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD58.5
Week 6PHI1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD52.2
Week 7ATL6 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD64
Week 8CAR7 rush yds, 0 TD · 6 rec, 32 yds, 0 TD45.6
Week 9SEA20 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 48 yds, 0 TD55.9
Week 10MIA57 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD39.4
Week 11ATL16 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD51.4
Week 12DET3 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD45.1
Week 13CAR2 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD44.8
Week 14BUF26 rush yds, 0 TD44.6
Week 15SF12 rush yds, 0 TD48
Week 16LAR1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD48.5
Week 17NO35 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD52

Brian Leonard — common questions

What position does Brian Leonard play?
Brian Leonard is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Brian Leonard played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Brian Leonard has played for LAR (2007–2008), CIN (2009–2012), TB (2013), NO (2014).
Where did Brian Leonard go to college?
Brian Leonard played college football at Rutgers.
When was Brian Leonard drafted?
Brian Leonard was selected in round 2, 52nd overall, of the 2007 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Brian Leonard scored?
Brian Leonard has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 receiving).
What is Brian Leonard's ScoutIndex Rating?
Brian Leonard rated 53.8 for 2014, the 71st percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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